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Criteria
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Levels of Achievement
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Content 70%
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Advanced
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Proficient
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Developing
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Not Present
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Analysis
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17 to 18 points
The analysis thoroughly interprets and examines at least 3 scholarly journal articles for perspective, validity, and significance of the findings. The articles are current (published within the last 5 years).
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15 to 16 points
The analysis partially interprets and examines at least 3 scholarly journal articles for perspective, validity, and significance of the findings. The articles are current (published within the last 5 years).
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1 to 14 points
The analysis attempts some aspects of analysis and interpretation of journal articles in a limited way. The review is more descriptive than analytical. The articles are not current.
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0 points
Not present
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Use of Evidence and Relevant Outside Information
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17 to 18 points
The analysis is thoroughly supported with relevant facts, arguments, examples, and details. Information outside the main articles is often incorporated into the analysis.
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15 to 16 points
The analysis is generally supported with relevant facts, arguments, and details. Information outside the main articles is occasionally incorporated into the analysis.
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1 to 14 points
The analysis is thoroughly supported with some facts, arguments, examples, and details. Information outside the main articles is incorporated into the analysis in a limited way.
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0 points
Not present
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Organization and Development
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16 to 17 points
The analysis is quite well-reasoned, indicating substantial breadth and depth of thinking. The summary of each article is thorough and meaningful.
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14 to 15 points
The analysis is generally well-reasoned, indicating some breadth and depth of thinking. The summary of each article is generally sound.
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1 to 13 points
The analysis has limited reasoning, indicating a surface understanding of the articles. The summary of each article is limited.
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0 points
Not present
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Body – Biblical Worldview
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16 to 17 points
A biblical worldview is clearly articulated and is supported by appropriate Scripture references (including at least 1 relevant Bible verse), course requirements, and application.
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14 to 15 points
A biblical worldview is articulated but is not supported by Scripture or is not appropriate and somewhat applies to course requirements and application.
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1 to 13 points
A biblical worldview is poorly articulated and is not supported by Scripture or is not appropriate and does not apply to course requirements and application.
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0 points
Not present
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Structure 30%
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Advanced
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Proficient
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Developing
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Not Present
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Grammar and Spelling
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8 points
Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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7 points
There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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1 to 6 points
There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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0 points
There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
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Sentence Structure and Mechanics
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8 points
Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure. Writing displays introductory and concluding sentences that are concise, interesting, and focused. The writing is free of errors.
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7 points
Sentences are well-phrased, and there is some variety in length and structure. Writing displays clear introductory and concluding sentences. There are 1–3 errors, but they do not represent a major distraction or obscure meaning.
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1 to 6 points
Some sentences are awkwardly constructed so that the reader is occasionally distracted. Writing displays vague introductory and concluding sentences. The writing includes many errors.
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0 points
Most sentences are inappropriately constructed so that the reader is frequently distracted. Writing displays unclear or no introductory and concluding sentences.
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APA Format Compliance
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7 points
There are 0–1 minor errors in current APA format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, headings, citations, and references.
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6 points
There are 2–3 minor errors in current APA format in the required items.
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1 to 5 points
There are 4–5 errors in current APA format in the required items.
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0 points
A title page is not present, and/or there are more than 5 errors in current APA format in the required items.
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Word Count
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7 points
The word count is 800–1,000 words.
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6 points
The word count is either 750–799 words or 1,001–1,050 words.
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1 to 5 points
The word count is either 700–749 words or more than 1,050 words.
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0 points
The word count is under 700 words.
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